New Subaru XV

[Extremme]

On 3/18/2020 at 10:59 AM, Extremme said:

happy to hear that...am just around 600 now

Am not sure if its just me or the way I stepped on the accelerator.  Overall I really like the car. I prefer to gradually accelerate and steo lightly on the pedal however I always feels that the jerkiness is quite apparent. (It is like I did not stepped hard enough on the accelerator and the power was unable to transmit fully). If I am to go hard on my foot, there is no such issue. Is it because its  CVT engine? (Sorry i am anal in such things). When I was driving my previous ride - BMW, I don't have this issue. 

During the 1k servicing , I mentioned this to the service staff.  He seemed to be aware of what I am referring too as he was able to elaborate the issue. After the mechanic checked, they verified that everything is ok. 

So not too sure what's the issue or its normal.

[Sarion]

On 5/1/2020 at 9:21 AM, Extremme said:

Am not sure if its just me or the way I stepped on the accelerator.  Overall I really like the car. I prefer to gradually accelerate and steo lightly on the pedal however I always feels that the jerkiness is quite apparent. (It is like I did not stepped hard enough on the accelerator and the power was unable to transmit fully). If I am to go hard on my foot, there is no such issue. Is it because its  CVT engine? (Sorry i am anal in such things). When I was driving my previous ride - BMW, I don't have this issue. 

During the 1k servicing , I mentioned this to the service staff.  He seemed to be aware of what I am referring too as he was able to elaborate the issue. After the mechanic checked, they verified that everything is ok. 

So not too sure what's the issue or its normal.

it sometimes happens but shouldn't be often... maybe wait for your first oil change to see if it continues?

[Sarion]

On 4/17/2020 at 2:25 PM, Sopskysalat said:

Not true. In fact, it is one of the more reliable cars in market and maintenance is low too less those isolated cases. I drove impreza 1.6 (no issue) and my friend has outback (150k km) without a failure except oil change only. Go google USA and UK ranking on reliability standing, it is in top 5 last i checked. For the package it offers, no other brand can compete except the stigma of Subaru brand itself. MI is not doing a good job to promote Subaru brand further.

 

true, people still believe the many rumors regarding Subaru high maintenance... my good old legacy gt turbo and engine never gave problem for 220k km... and the 5AT gearbox only starting to feel a bit funny after 200k km. no super high oil consumption whatsoever....and yes I do engage turbo regularly so not the <3k rpm drivers... outside workshop for the 2.5L engine for oil change settle for ~$150 usually thereabouts

[Sarion]

On 4/17/2020 at 9:11 AM, Heartbreakid said:

I wouldn't mind the skyactiv-G 2.0 litre as long as it is not the 1.5 litre model. I am impressed with the skyactiv-X innovation and performance BUT when maintenance and long term reliablity factor sets in, it puts me off because I believe, not many workshops know how to service/ repair it.

As impress as it is, skyactiv-X is a complicated engine. I will give it a few more years before it gets mature and flaws iron out, then it will be a good consideration over the skyactiv-G. And if skyactiv-X is to be on sale here, it will be at a higher price and by then, how many will really consider?

by that time should be PHEV / EV rule the world already...

[Extremme]

10 hours ago, Sarion said:

it sometimes happens but shouldn't be often... maybe wait for your first oil change to see if it continues?

that usually happens at 10k servicing or 6 months later right ?

Edited May 5, 2020 by Extremme

[teomingern]

On 5/4/2020 at 10:54 PM, Sarion said:

true, people still believe the many rumors regarding Subaru high maintenance... my good old legacy gt turbo and engine never gave problem for 220k km... and the 5AT gearbox only starting to feel a bit funny after 200k km. no super high oil consumption whatsoever....and yes I do engage turbo regularly so not the <3k rpm drivers... outside workshop for the 2.5L engine for oil change settle for ~$150 usually thereabouts

Cos yours is not a German turbo mah... ha ha... that's why never consume engine oil... Japanese cars still very good quality... bulletproof still... I loved my Subaru Impreza too... only downside is the fuel consumption... due to the AWD...

[Roldy]

9 hours ago, teomingern said:

Cos yours is not a German turbo mah... ha ha... that's why never consume engine oil... Japanese cars still very good quality... bulletproof still... I loved my Subaru Impreza too... only downside is the fuel consumption... due to the AWD...

Actually does AWD really consume more petrol as compared to 2WD cars? cos technically the power is just spilt to 4 instead of 2. 

[Sopskysalat]

13 minutes ago, Roldy said:

Actually does AWD really consume more petrol as compared to 2WD cars? cos technically the power is just spilt to 4 instead of 2. 

more mechanical system, more losses. every coupling or connection from front to back, there will be power losses. Subaru's lineartronic CVT is the main factor in improving subaru's FC. If you look at the spec sheet, you will realise CVT return slightly better FC compare to manual car.

 

You do not need AWD in Singapore. You do not need it in wet condition. You do not need boxer engine. What you need is to love you purchase in the aspect of value - balance of look, cost and specification. That's at least to me the main factor to buy. Subaru is giving good value for the money you pay for, but I am seeing more value from other brand too from the covid situation.  

[Roldy]

On 5/1/2020 at 9:21 AM, Extremme said:

Am not sure if its just me or the way I stepped on the accelerator.  Overall I really like the car. I prefer to gradually accelerate and steo lightly on the pedal however I always feels that the jerkiness is quite apparent. (It is like I did not stepped hard enough on the accelerator and the power was unable to transmit fully). If I am to go hard on my foot, there is no such issue. Is it because its  CVT engine? (Sorry i am anal in such things). When I was driving my previous ride - BMW, I don't have this issue. 

During the 1k servicing , I mentioned this to the service staff.  He seemed to be aware of what I am referring too as he was able to elaborate the issue. After the mechanic checked, they verified that everything is ok. 

So not too sure what's the issue or its normal.

What grade of fuel are u using? 

[Extremme]

13 hours ago, Roldy said:

What grade of fuel are u using? 

I am using 95 - SPC 

[Roldy]

23 hours ago, Extremme said:

I am using 95 - SPC 

23 hours ago, Extremme said:

I am using 95 - SPC 

On 5/1/2020 at 9:21 AM, Extremme said:

Am not sure if its just me or the way I stepped on the accelerator.  Overall I really like the car. I prefer to gradually accelerate and steo lightly on the pedal however I always feels that the jerkiness is quite apparent. (It is like I did not stepped hard enough on the accelerator and the power was unable to transmit fully). If I am to go hard on my foot, there is no such issue. Is it because its  CVT engine? (Sorry i am anal in such things). When I was driving my previous ride - BMW, I don't have this issue. 

During the 1k servicing , I mentioned this to the service staff.  He seemed to be aware of what I am referring too as he was able to elaborate the issue. After the mechanic checked, they verified that everything is ok. 

So not too sure what's the issue or its normal.

Try 98, i feel that it might help with the knocking feeling. 

[teomingern]

There shouldn't be knocking at all... this is a modern engine...

[Roldy]

5 hours ago, teomingern said:

There shouldn't be knocking at all... this is a modern engine...

Do you have this jerkiness / knocking feeling on your XV?

[Extremme]

13 hours ago, Roldy said:

Do you have this jerkiness / knocking feeling on your XV?

Occasionally yes...at least for me. My car is 2 months old.  When I mentioned this to the service personal at Subaru, they seem to know what I was talking abt which made me feel that alot of ppl has feedback this issue. 

[Colin03]

On 5/10/2020 at 11:30 AM, Extremme said:

I am using 95 - SPC 

Try using min 98 and not SPC  station.

All along I use SPC till subaru forced me to change to shell/esso.

Give a better acceleration.

This is my feel only.

[Watwheels]

The jerking from the gb could be likely due to the gb firmware. Just wait for the car maker to update it.

[Roldy]

10 hours ago, Colin03 said:

Try using min 98 and not SPC  station.

All along I use SPC till subaru forced me to change to shell/esso.

Give a better acceleration.

This is my feel only.

ya, same, i feel that using 98 somehow like make the acceleration better at lower speeds. could be because of either the CVT ratios tuning or lower grade petrol on the XV not so good as our compression ratio is higher that's why cause this knocking sensation? any mechanical engineers here to weigh in on this issue?

[Extremme]

13 hours ago, Roldy said:

ya, same, i feel that using 98 somehow like make the acceleration better at lower speeds. could be because of either the CVT ratios tuning or lower grade petrol on the XV not so good as our compression ratio is higher that's why cause this knocking sensation? any mechanical engineers here to weigh in on this issue?

Thks both! Will try..